Tallahassee, Florida
MondaySeptember 10, 201210:00 a.m.
Missing Children’s
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board and
The Florida Missing Children’s Day FoundationPresents
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To report a child or endangered adult as missing, please contact your local law enforcement agency,
then call the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse
toll free at 1-888-FL-MISSING (356-4774).
If you would like to receive AMBER and Missing Child Alerts, you may register your e-mail address and/or cell phone number at
www.missingchildrenalert.com.
STAY IN THE KNOW!The Florida Offender Alert System sends e-mail alerts when a registered
sex offender moves into your neighborhood! SIGN UP AT:http://www.floridaoffenderalert.com
FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY COMMITTEE
Hilary Sessions – Co-ChairpersonPatricia Rutherford – Co-Chairperson
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT MISSING ENDANGERED PERSONS INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE
Donna Uzzell – DirectorCarol Frederick – Special Agent Supervisor
Terry Thomas – InspectorGwen Johnson – Senior Management Analyst SupervisorJessica Davenport - Statewide AMBER Alert Coordinator
Rick Scott Ann ScottGovernor First Lady
Amy Bogner Barbara Renczkowski
Charlie Hood Craig Weidele
Deborah Johnson Electra
Theodorides-Bustle Jamie Meeks
John Pitta Karen B. Miller
Michael Vasilinda Nancy Rasmussen
Peggy Pitta Sara Noel Childers
FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY FOUNDATIONBOARD MEMBERS
Electra Theodorides-Bustle – President/TreasurerJohn Pitta – Vice President
Erin Tueche – Secretary
Deborah PayneDeborah JohnsonElizabeth Watts
Erin FraserIsmael Villegas
Janice (Jan) HendersonJennifer Amison
Katie KrivosheinMillie Marchiano
Patricia RutherfordPeter Warren
Robert McNealScott GrangerTommy Jones
A Message from Governor Rick Scott and
First Lady Ann Scott
Ann and I are deeply honored and humbled to support and encourage the families participating in today's ceremony. As parents and grandparents, our hearts go out to each of you, and we pray for your continued strength and perseverance.
As Governor, I remain committed to leveraging every available resource for the protection of Florida's citizens. I applaud the efforts of those who partner across state agencies and with private organizations and volunteers to support families in their time of need.
To all of our law enforcement agencies, thank you for working together every day to make our state a safe place for our residents and visitors. Your dedication to protecting Florida's communities is essential to the future of our families and our state.
Candace McElyea Carol Ferry Ellen Tatich Floy Turner
Hilary Sessions Joe Martinez Peggy Pitta
Barbara Renczskowski
Vocals – Michael and Patricia Rutherford
WelcomeCommissioner Gerald M. Bailey
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Moment of Silence
Color Guard / Pledge of Allegiance / National AnthemSoloist – Sergeant Stephen Vaughn
Tallahassee Police Department
Keynote SpeechGovernor Rick Scott
Presentation of Awards
Time of RemembranceVocals – Society Kids
Closing Remarks and Prelude to the Child Safety Presentation
Commissioner Gerald M. Bailey
BagpipeBagpiper –Lieutenant Joe Ashcraft
Tallahassee Fire Department
Musical Selection
Business/Corporate/Individual Sponsors
Appriss, Inc.Florida Network of Youth & Family
Services, Inc.Tallahassee Community CollegeThe Elena Melius Foundation
Tom and Kathy Shannon Family Foundation
$250 Level360 Degrees PR & Marketing
Carol FerryFlorida Association for Pupil
TransportationFlorida Department of Education
Publix Super MarketsSouthern Strategy Group
Other DonationsMID Florida Eye Centerr
$500 Level
NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT SPONSORS
In-Kind Contribution Sponsors
360 Degrees PR & MarketingBig Bend Victims Assistance
CoalitionBlue Bell Ice Cream
CBS OutdoorClear Channel Outdoor
Florida Association of School Resource Officers
Florida Department of CorrectionsFlorida Department of Education
Florida Department of Management Services
Florida Network of Victim Witness Services, Inc.
Florida Outdoor Advertising Association
Gadsden County Educational Talent Search Program
Gadsden County SchoolsHeather Mitchell, Event Planner
Lamar Outdoor AdvertisingLeon County Schools
Nestle WatersShelter Alliance
Society KidsTallahassee Fire Department
The Florida ChannelThomas Howell Ferguson
Universal Studios
The Missing Information Clearinghouse wishes to recognize the following
sponsors:
Endangered Persons
LAW ENFORCEMENT SPONSORS
Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Sadie Darnell
Broward County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Al Lamberti
Citrus County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Jeffrey J. Dawsy
Clay County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Rick Beseler
Collier County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Kevin J. Rambosk
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Director Julie L. Jones
Florida Highway Patrol, Colonel David H. Brierton, Jr.
Florida Police Chief's Association
Hernando County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Al Nienhuis
Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Susan Benton
Indian River County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Deryl Loar
Lee County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Michael Scott
Leon County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Larry Campbell
Martin County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Robert L. Crowder
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Commissioner Ray T. Weeks
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Robert P. Peryam
Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Robert E. Hansell
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Ken J. Mascara
Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Donald F. Eslinger
Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County, Executive Director Art Santucci
Tallahassee Police Department, Chief Dennis Jones
Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Ben Johnson
2012 FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAYAWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
John and Reve` Walsh AwardAssistant State Attorney Greg Schiller
Commissioner's AwardOfficer Frank Fanelli
Evelyn Williams Memorial AwardMrs. Sheila Clifton-Delongis
Jacksonville, Florida
Statewide Essay Contest WinnerMiss Kaylee Bragg
Parkway Christian School
Department of Justice National Poster ContestMiss Ashley McGough
Thunderbolt Elementary School
State Law Enforcement Officer of the YearSpecial Agent Yesenia Leon-Baron
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Orlando, FL
Local Law Enforcement Officer of the YearDetective Vernon “Allan” Richardson
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement Task Force/Team of the YearMissing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse
Florida Department Law Enforcement
Jimmy Ryce K-9 Trailing Team of the YearSergeant Ronald C. Mitchell
K-9 GunnyWakulla County Sheriff's Office
School Bus Operator of the YearMs. Tonia Allen
Escambia County District Schools
Citizen of the YearMs. Lisa Delong
West Palm Beach, FL
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MISSING ENDANGERED PERSONS
INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Don RyceFather of Jimmy Ryce
Chairperson
Charlotte Brand AudieFlorida Outdoor Advertising Association
Amy BognerFormer FMCD Foundation President
Shelley CampbellMother of Wendy Hudakoc
Steve CaseyFlorida Sheriffs Association
Honorable Donald F. EslingerSeminole County Sheriff’s Office
Honorable E. E. EuniceFlorida Public Safety Institute
Honorable Anthony HollowayClearwater Police Department
Jessica JanasiewiczFlorida Association of School Administrators
Phil Keith AMBER Alert Training
and Technical Assistance Program
Nancy McBrideNational Center for
Missing and Exploited Children
James R. Meeks, IIIFlorida Association of
School Resource Officers
Karen B. MillerFlorida Network of
Youth and Family Services
Senator William “Bill” J. MontfordFlorida Association of
District School Superintendents
Sheriff Susan BentonHighlands County Sheriff's OfficeVice-Chairperson
John and Peggy PittaRetired Law Enforcement
Eileen SegalFlorida PTA State Office
Hilary SessionsMother of Tiffany Sessions
Susan Smith Governor's Office
Electra Theodorides-BustleSouthern Strategies Group
Michael VasilindaMichael Vasilinda Productions
Craig WeideleUniversal Studios
AD HOC MEMBERSAttorney General Pam BondiOffice of the Attorney General
Sherry FriedlanderFounder/CEO A Child is Missing
Executive Director Julie L. JonesDepartment of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Interim Commissioner Pam Stewart Florida Department of Education
Donna M. UzzellFlorida Department of Law Enforcement, CJIS
Secretary Wansley WaltersDepartment of Juvenile Justice
Secretary David WilkinsDepartment of Children and Families
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